Question 1

What's the difference between Cala Rossa and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Cala Rossa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Santa Maria Novella (2014) dominated by Aromatic accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Camphor.

Question 2

Which is better, Cala Rossa or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cala Rossa scores 4.25/5 vs Carnal Flower at 4.16/5. Carnal Flower's standout strength: Beautiful, evocative floral with a distinctive dirty/smoky character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Cala Rossa and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Carnal Flower: Carnal Flower is overwhelmingly praised by the r/fragrance community as a masterpiece floral fragrance with a unique dirty, sensual character.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Cala Rossa or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Carnal Flower: Versatile across seasons and occasions with excellent longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Cala Rossa vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Cala Rossa scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Cala Rossa leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Cala Rossa vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

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Eigenschap	Cala Rossa	Carnal Flower
Merk	Santa Maria Novella	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2014	2005
Beoordeling	4.25	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	12